Mets' Rotation Crumbles: Senga Banished to Bullpen, Soto Hurt
Struggling ace Kodai Senga is headed to relief as Juan Soto's balky back threatens an IL stint, delivering a one-two punch to New York's fading playoff hopes.
The New York Mets have officially demoted struggling starter Kodai Senga to the bullpen, a stark admission that their marquee rotation is crumbling as the team's playoff hopes fade. 5 walks per nine innings. The bad news compounded as Mendoza acknowledged star left fielder could be headed for the injured list after exiting the same game with back tightness, threatening to remove the lineup's most dangerous hitter.
